What other mission networks are there?

There are a quite a few different mission networks, each with specific objectives. Here we can only make reference to a few. Examples are given for each type of network.

Some networks are global and provide a space for reflection on global mission issues. The Mission Commission of the World Evangelical Alliance would be one such network. Other global networks specialise in integral mission ( Micah Network ), theological reflection and mission education (e.g. International Association for Mission Studies), a particular type of ministry (e.g. International Substance Abuse and Addictions Coalition), or for prayer (e.g. Global Day of Prayer).

Other networks bring together missions from a particular nation or region. Some of the larger of these networks are the India Missions Association, Nigeria Evangelical Missions Association, Global Connections (in the UK), COMIBAM (Latin America), Philippine Missions Association, Korean World Mission Association, and Mission Exchange and CrossGlobal Link (in the USA and Canada).

One interesting new network bringing together fresh initiatives in mission in Africa is the Movement for African National Initiatives. Similar new networks exist in Asia and Latin America.

Finally some networks grow out of the ministry of one single agency as they grow and plant indigenous missions around the world. Examples of these are Food for the Hungry and SIM.